What do you need for engagement? Marriage is a top priority in life. There has been an old saying in China since ancient times that "get married first, then start a career". It can be seen that we attach importance to marriage, but the essential thing before marriage is the engagement ceremony. What do we need to prepare for engagement? Let's have a look
1、 What does the man need to prepare for his engagement
1. Bride price
The bride price includes the wedding bride price, which is an important gift given by the man to the woman and a gift for the man to express his mind. The bride price is generally divided into six pieces and twelve pieces. The amount of betrothal gifts depends on the local customs, the man's economic conditions and the negotiation results of both parties.
2. Matchmaker ceremony
If the two sides have a third-party matchmaker to know and love each other, they need to prepare a matchmaker gift and thank the matchmaker for his matchmaking. The number of matchmaker's gifts shall be determined through consultation with the woman, and the man's matchmaker's gifts shall be more than the woman's.
3. Jewelry
The man should prepare engagement jewelry for the woman, such as engagement ring, wedding gold or hardware, etc.
2、 What does the woman need to prepare for her engagement
1. A gift in return for the groom
The groom to be gives the bride price to the woman, and the woman also needs to prepare a return gift. For example, clothes, shoes, rings, bags and other items given to the man, or they can also be discounted to the man.
2. Candy cake
At the time of engagement, the candy and cake sent by the man shall be used to worship the ancestors, and the required part shall be collected, and the quantity shall be consistent.
3. Matchmaker ceremony
The bride to be should also prepare a matchmaker's gift.
3、 Engagement ceremony process
1. Negotiate an engagement
Marriage is not only a matter for two people, but also a matter for two families. Therefore, engagement is not only an important basis for the two before marriage, but also the beginning of the integration of the two families. The main issues discussed by both parents are engagement, bride price and so on. New people communicate well with their parents, which can make a good start for engagement.
2. The two sides negotiated the bride price
Although there are cases everywhere in the countryside. But most parts of our country have the custom of betrothal gifts and gold ornaments at the time of engagement. That is, before engagement, the man prepares the bride price and gold jewelry in advance and implements' excessive gift 'on the date of engagement. These need to be agreed according to the economic conditions of the two countries.
3. New people buy diamond rings
A diamond lasts forever. A diamond ring represents the boy's commitment to the girl's life. The girl wears a diamond ring, which is a symbol of the ownership of famous flowers. So an engagement ring is essential.
4. Select the place for the wedding banquet
When engaged, you can choose a suitable place according to the solemnity of the ceremony. High end hotels can entertain a large number of relatives and friends; An affordable hotel is suitable for quiet negotiation.